I have decided to sail the Log in its third SFS Brass Monkey regatta at the end of the month and also go again to Albury for what this year will be the IC Nationals over the October long weekend.
Since the BM will be the only test of the new stiffenned rig, sailing against any other boats, I will be making a serious assessment of its windward performance. If I consider that the improvement is not up to pace with my perception of the sloop rigged canoes' speed, I am planning a 4 week rebuild of the boat and rig to covert the Log to a sloop.
This will mean building a mast from available bits, moving the mast step back, adjusting the sheer line and fitting chainplates etc. Freeboard forward of the carriage will be lowered to appease the canoe people who feel my boat looks odd. I have Ben Gemmel lined up to build a new jib and trim the mainsail if the plan gets the nod.
Next update after the BM on Monday Sept 1.
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